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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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